Although unconventional, taking hours after Houston’s home win over Memphis, the Cougars finally got to cut down the nets Sunday at Fertitta Center to celebrate earning a share of the regular season 2020 American Athletic Conference title.
With the win, Houston became the first team in The American’s history to win back-to-back regular season AAC titles.
Take a look at the best moments caught from Houston’s celebration:
Head coach Kelvin Sampson holds a big chunk of net after his Cougars earned a share of the 2020 AAC title. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
Sampson led Houston to its second-straight American title, the first time UH wins back-to-back conference titles since 1984. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton led the Cougars with 8.7 rebounds per contest in 2019-20| Mikol Kindle Jr.
Hinton showed off his hardware as he cut down the net, flashing his Sweet Sixteen ring from Houston’s 2019 run in the NCAA Tournament. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
The Cougars ended their conference schedule with a share of the 2020 AAC regular season championship. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougarcommemorative AAC title hats as he climbs the ladder for his turn at the net. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
Forward Fabian White Jr. will be the leading veteran in the front court for the Cougars in his senior season. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
Assistant coach Kellen Sampson, with his piece of the net tied to his hat, shows off Houston’s regular season title shirt. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
The Cougars celebrate together after clinching a share of the AAC title on Sunday. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
Junior guard DeJon Jarreau garbed with the net around his neck. | Mikol Kindle Jr./The Cougar
Senior center Chris Harris Jr. celebrating Houston’s share of the regular-season championship. He first joined the Cougars in the 2017-18 season. | Mikol Kindel Jr./The Cougar
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